A) The United States and Iraq
B) Turkey and Russia
C) Ireland and Great Britain
D) Pakistan and India
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A) God wills it and will reward those who participate in violence done in the name of the faith.
B) The faith tradition is under attack from nonbelievers and must be defended at all costs.
C) Nonbelievers do not understand the faith tradition, and so they all must be exterminated.
D) Both "God wills it and will reward those who participate in violence done in the name of the faith" and "the faith tradition is under attack from nonbelievers and must be defended at all costs."
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A) Boko Haram
B) the Lord's Resistance Army
C) the Stern Gang
D) none of these
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A) the civil war in Sudan
B) the Balkan conflict
C) the NATO/U.S. interventions in Afghanistan and Iraq
D) the Iranian Revolution
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A) self-struggle in the way of what is required by God
B) warfare on behalf of the faith
C) defending the faith against infidels
D) both "warfare on behalf of the faith" and "defending the faith against infidels"
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A) Followers sincerely believe that their actions will bring about a spiritual upheaval in the world.
B) Many apocalyptic cult members possess weapons of mass destruction.
C) Apocalyptic cults have infiltrated mainline religions.
D) The membership of apocalyptic cults is vast.
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A) Many mujahideen possess weapons of mass destruction and plan to use them.
B) Dedicated mujahideen have traveled to other countries and live covertly as "sleeper" cells.
C) There are many mujahideen with financial resources that will be used to sabotage the global economy.
D) Both "many mujahideen possess weapons of mass destruction and plan to use them" and "dedicated mujahideen have traveled to other countries and live covertly as 'sleeper' cells."
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There are several factors that have contributed to the rise of radical Islamist terrorism in the modern era. One of the main reasons is the spread of extremist ideologies within certain segments of the Muslim community. These ideologies often promote the use of violence and terrorism as a means to achieve their goals, such as establishing a caliphate or resisting perceived Western influence in Muslim-majority countries.
Additionally, geopolitical factors have also played a role in the rise of radical Islamist terrorism. The invasion of Iraq, the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and the civil war in Syria have all contributed to the radicalization of some individuals and groups, who see these conflicts as part of a broader struggle against perceived injustices and oppression.
Furthermore, the use of social media and the internet has allowed extremist groups to spread their propaganda and recruit new members more effectively than ever before. This has enabled them to reach a global audience and attract individuals from diverse backgrounds to their cause.
The motives behind modern radical Islamist violence are complex and multifaceted. Some individuals may be motivated by a sense of religious duty, believing that they are fighting in defense of their faith or to establish a more puritanical form of Islam. Others may be driven by a desire for revenge against perceived enemies, or a sense of alienation and disenfranchisement within their own societies.
It is important to note that the vast majority of Muslims do not support or condone terrorism, and that radical Islamist violence is a distortion of the teachings of Islam. However, addressing the root causes of radicalization and finding ways to counter extremist ideologies will be crucial in addressing the ongoing threat of religious terrorism.
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A) They believe that their faith tradition is the "one True faith."
B) They believe that their faith tradition is compatible with other faith traditions.
C) They believe that their faith tradition may have flaws, but it is basically a good tradition.
D) None of these.
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